既
既

previously, already, long ago

10 strokesFrequency 1,081JLPT N1Grade 8

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キ

Kun

すで.に

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Common Words

すでに既に已にAdverbUsually kanaFreq #723
1

already

Examples
バス停に着いた時、バスはすでに出ていた。
The bus had already left when I got to the bus stop.
2

previously; before

Examples
すでに言ってあるように、これもあなたの仕事のうちだ。
This is also part of your work, as I told you before.
3

undeniably; unmistakably; in the first place

既存きそんきぞんNoun～の Adj.Intransitive～する VerbFreq #14066
1

existing

Examples
どんなに優雅で堂々とした既存のビルも、今や、その怪物のわきでは、ちょっと滑稽にさえ見えるほど痛ましいまでに小さくなってしまうだろう。
Even the most graceful and imposing existing buildings may now be so sadly diminished as to seem slightly ridiculous beside the monster.
既視感きしかんNounFreq #15079
1

déjà vu

すんでのところですんでの所で寸でのところで既の所でExpressionUsually kanaFreq #20686
1

almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time

Examples
すんでのところで車にはねられるところだった。
I was nearly hit by a car.
既成事実きせいじじつNoun四字熟語Freq #26069
1

established fact; fait accompli

Examples
ドイツの分割は１９９０年まで既成事実と考えられていた。
The division of Germany was considered a given until 1989.
既知きちNoun～の Adj.Freq #27008
1

(already) known; established

Examples
あなたと私の間では、リサ、私がニックを好きでないのは既知の事でしょう。
Between you and me, Lisa, we know that I simply don't like Nick.
既婚者きこんしゃNounFreq #28152
1

married person

Examples
彼は既婚者なのだから、将来のことを考えなければならない。
As he is a married man, he has to think of the future.
既読きどくNoun～の Adj.Freq #29147
1

already read

時すでに遅し時既に遅し時すでにおそしときすでにおそしExpressionFreq #38392
1

it's already too late

既製品きせいひんNounFreq #40262
1

ready-made goods; off-the-shelf item

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